To amend h. 361, by providing for repeal of the act or any sections of any act or acts which authorize the use of colored troops in the United States army, beca

On Apr 17, 1866, the House voted 23–83 (HR 361). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–76, Democrats 22–0, Others 1–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 23
No: 83
Did not vote: 93
Date: Apr 17, 1866

By party

Republicans0 yes · 76 no · 60 didn’t vote
Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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